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Is mycoplasma hominis a normal vaginal pathogen or is it an sti?

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Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Family practice : Mycoplasma hominus is considered a std. Many times it is self limiting and requires no treatment if asymptomatic. If you have a discharge and have pain it should be treated. It is so small of an organism that it is difficult to discover.

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Answered 12/10/2016

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A member asked:

Is mycoplasma hominis a normal vaginal pathogen or is it an sti?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

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